Get Low
There were several in flight movie options as we journeyed to Africa and back. I laughed a lot during Due Date, and Life As We Know It proved to be an entertaining chic flick, but the film that I continue to think about since our return is one I had not heard of prior to my departure. Get Low, starring Robert Duvall, has a similar feel to the critically acclaimed film The Apostle, also starring Duvall. It tackles similar themes of sin, destruction, isolation, repentance, confession, and redemption. While I am not real keen on the theological implications of the end of the film the rest of it is remarkable. You will find opportunity to identify with the characters played by Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek, Lucas Black (who starred in Sling Blade with Duvall) and Bill Cobbs who are an excellent supporting cast as the hermit Felix Bush tries to end a lifetime of suffering with a secret by throwing himself a funeral party.
So, in case you are looking for a movie for the weekend to rent, I’d encourage you to pick this one up.
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What A Month! – An Epic Adoption Story
Most of you know by now that we have made it back home.
What a homecoming!!!
Family, friends, signs, balloons, TV cameras, and newspaper photographers.
While we were there we made the Georgetown News Graphic, and since our return we were on the front page.
The day after our return we celebrated Dad’s birthday, and distributed souvenirs amongst family.
Less than a week after coming home, and a month to the day of The Call two of our Ugandan kids, Lucas and Kamri, have already begun school.
In four weeks we became a family of eight…the Suburban is full.
What a Month?!
FYI…I have added links to the Adoption posts so you can navigate a little easier. The story began here.
Tuesdays are for Dunking!!!
What a way to begin the Month known as Madness. This kid is going to Texas A&M next year. I wonder if he got a gold Trans Am?
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